Knife Holder - Benefits of Magnetic Knife Strips

For many people, the most common place to store their kitchen knives would be in one of the kitchen drawers, or in a knife block. However, in a more modern house (one that has minimal counter space or drawers) it is quite common to see their knives hanging on the wall, sticking to a Magnetic Knife Holder.

Magnetic Knife Holder are made using a long strip of strong magnets which holds the knives in place. Because they are typically made using rare earth magnets (which are among the strongest in the world), they are able to hold on to the knives without letting them slide or fall off. In fact, the magnet is so strong that you’ll need to exert some extra effort just to get them off the rack. You will need one all-purpose chef's knife with a 7-to-9 inch blade. (The blade is measured from the tip of the blade to the beginning of the handle.) You need to actually hold this knife in your hand in order to pick one that feels comfortable, and well balanced in your hand.

There are also several concerns that people have with Magnetic Knife Holder

First is safety. Magnetic knife holder is mounted on kitchen walls, meaning your knives are basically hanging in the air. Is there any chance of them falling off? None.

Genuine magnetic knife holder are made with some of the strongest magnets available, and like other magnets, they are able to maintain that pull for like almost forever. However, this does not mean that they should be mounted in places where children can reach them or pets can move them.   

Magnetic knife holder come with several benefits

For one, they make it easy for you to reach for your knives when you need them. You don’t have to keep opening and closing your drawers every time you cook or need to cut or slice a fruit for snacks. Somehow, it makes knife storage much more convenient, and allows you to show off your knife collection.

Secondly, magnetic knife holder are great space savers, especially if your kitchen’s counter it too small or crowded to hold a big wooden knife block, or you don’t have any more space to spare. Plus, a great looking magnetic knife rack can be a wonderful addition to your kitchen’s aesthetics.

Finally, magnetic knife holder are said to be more hygienic than wooden knife blocks. Wood is known to harbor bacteria and germs, and even develops mildew when exposed to water.